Holocaust charity refuses donation funded by sale of Nazi memorabilia

Holocaust charity refuses donation funded by sale of Nazi memorabilia: A UK charity set up to protect the memory of the Holocaust has refused a donation from an auction house after it sold Nazi memorabilia.

DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico: U.S.-Mexico Foundation Honors Legacy of Ignacio E. Lozano, founder of La Prensa, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato Mexico | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico: U.S.-Mexico Foundation Honors Legacy of Ignacio E. Lozano, founder of La Prensa, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato Mexico | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

BBC News - Philanthropy: City of London School and Royal Opera House

BBC News - Philanthropy: City of London School and Royal Opera House

XLRI to celebrate 'Joy of Giving Week 2012'

Report by India Education bureau; Jamshedpur: In a glittering ceremony held on September 20th, 2012, at XLRI campus the‘Jamshedpur JoyFest: Joy of Giving Week 2012’ was unveiled.The ceremony was attended by the representatives from industry, schools, local NGOs, civil society organizations – and was graced by Fr. C L George, S.J., Dean (Admin & Finance) of XLRI, Fr.Victor Misquith, S.J, Principal of Loyola School, Mr.Ronald D’Costa of Rotary and Mr.AmitavaGhosh, Secretary of Kala Mandir.

Regulator's statutory duty to raise public trust is 'barmy', says charity CEO

Regulator's statutory duty to raise public trust is 'barmy', says charity CEO: The idea that the Charity Commission has a statutory duty to raise public trust and confidence in charities is “barmy”, the chief executive of the Royal Television Society said yesterday.

Simon Albury told the regulator’s public meeting that the whole question of ‘reputation of charities’ is nonsense:

Charity Commission to get tough on charities that don't file accounts on time

Charity Commission to get tough on charities that don't file accounts on time: The Charity Commission will be tougher on charities that fail to file accounts on time, according to Sam Younger, its chief executive.

In a commentary published this morning on the regulator's website, Younger says research carried out by the commission among charities that filed their accounts late "bolstered the case for introducing penalties for charities that are late in filing their accounts with us".

The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy | EVPA

The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy | EVPA: The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy

Posted on September 25, 2012 by EVPA

EVPA member Fondazione Lang Italia’s latest initiative, the Lang Academy , aims to promote strategic philanthropy in Italy in enable donors and investors to create a greater societal impact.

BBC News - Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives over 150 concerned queries

BBC News - Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives over 150 concerned queries: More than 150 concerns about charities have been raised over the past 18 months with the body responsible for regulating them in Northern Ireland.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) said the majority of concerns were about fundraising and were made by members of the public.

Analysis: Labour and the sector

Analysis: Labour and the sector: This year's party conference kicks off in Manchester on Sunday, and Gareth Thomas, the shadow charities minister, says fresh ideas to support the sector are emerging. There is no plan to publish the review group's conclusions, he says, and no fixed timescale for the production of policy. But there will be further "think pieces" on aspects of the sector, he says: "Getting policy right, and working through all the aspects, takes time."

Third Sector Research Centre starts online debates on the future of the sector

Third Sector Research Centre starts online debates on the future of the sector:Topics to be considered include whether the voluntary sector has special or distinctive characteristics, how it is being shaped by its changing relationships with the state and whether it should speak with a consistent voice in order to negotiate its future.

Each subject, or dialogue, will be considered over the course of about a month through online debates and seminars in London before a ‘sounding panel’ of voluntary sector experts, chaired by Pete Alcock, director of the TSRC, meet to discuss the findings.

Barefoot and Jewish in Tirupati

Barefoot and Jewish in Tirupati: was living in India at the time as part of a nine-month MASA program called LIFE (Leadership International Fellowship Experience) that focuses on leadership development and social change. The first half of the program is based in Hyderabad, India, and the second half in Jerusalem, Israel. While on the program, participants do tailor-made, meaningful internships related to social change or justice in each location. While in India, I interned with Aide et Action (an international development organization that works on issues related to education). I spent my days in the field photographing and conducting interviews with the children, mothers, and teachers served by the organization.

Nearly half of voluntary organisations not interested in social investment

Nearly half of voluntary organisations not interested in social investment: ust under half of voluntary sector organisations say they are not interested in social investment finance as charitable money should be spent on delivery, not repaying loans, according to new research for the Big Lottery Fund.

The research, which was conducted by ClearySo and New Philanthropy Capital, surveyed 1,255 voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations (VSCEs) on social investment and investment-readiness.

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices: Charities with an annual income of less than �6m will be able to use professional software including Photoshop and InDesign at a fraction of their retail cost after the firm Adobe joined the Charity Technology Trust’s CTXchange programme.

The scheme gives eligible charities and housing associations a limited number of licences for computer software programmes, which have been donated by major software companies including Microsoft and Symantec.

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices: Charities with an annual income of less than �6m will be able to use professional software including Photoshop and InDesign at a fraction of their retail cost after the firm Adobe joined the Charity Technology Trust’s CTXchange programme.

The scheme gives eligible charities and housing associations a limited number of licences for computer software programmes, which have been donated by major software companies including Microsoft and Symantec.

Ottawa strips tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including B.C. food bank

Ottawa strips tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including B.C. food bank: OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has stripped the tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including a B.C. food bank that used a higher chunk of its donations to cover the president’s wages and expenses than it did buying food for clients.

Charity regulator is on the way | The Courier-Mail

Charity regulator is on the way | The Courier-Mail: Measures aimed a slashing red tape for charities and not-for-profit organisations passed the lower house on Tuesday night after protracted debate.

The legislation will establish a national regulator to register organisations and oversee the sector.

Charities don't have to be registered, but if they aren't they cannot access federal government support in the form of concessions, exemptions and other benefits.

Habitat for Humanity and Japanese students build homes for poor women - The Japan Daily Press

Habitat for Humanity and Japanese students build homes for poor women - The Japan Daily Press: Three Indian women Vimalesh, Rajni and Shiv Devi are eternally grateful to the students from Doshisha University in Kyoto, for giving them a roof over their heads. The poor women hailing from a village in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district were gifted this labor of love and philanthropy thanks to the hard work put in by the Japanese students and Habitat for Humanity-India.

Lockout’s ripple effects threaten charities - The Globe and Mail

Lockout’s ripple effects threaten charities - The Globe and Mail: It poured rain so hard it’s a wonder the few empty beer bottles being handed in didn’t shatter. A late summer storm blew in so wet from up the Valley that a charity bottle drive was turned into a drenched non-event. It was so bad that the annual Saturday collection at beer stores serving Ottawa-area residents – no slackers when it comes to slaking their thirst – had to tack on an extra day, Sunday, just to ensure contributions to Roger’s House could keep step with money raised from previous bottle drives.

In English class they would call this pathetic fallacy – a phrase that many in hockey circles believe you fix by popping a Viagra.

It actually means a foreboding of things to come, and given that the 2012-13 NHL season is in lockout mode, this season could turn out to be as rough on certain charities as it will be on faithful fans.

Sens Foundation says charities will be served despite lockout - Ottawa - CBC News

Sens Foundation says charities will be served despite lockout - Ottawa - CBC News: The Ottawa Senators Foundation gives just over $3 million annually to community groups like the Humane Society and the Boys and Girls Club.

Senators President Cyril Leeder sits on the board of the Sens Foundation. He said every local charity group promised a donation will get it.

Analysis: A first step towards clearer regulation for fundraising

Analysis: A first step towards clearer regulation for fundraising: But the Institute of Fundraising, the Fundraising Standards Board and the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association have already met and agreed what they think is the solution to one of the Conservative peer’s main criticisms of fundraising – confusion and duplication in the system of self-regulation.

The Small Charitable Donations Bill should be index-linked | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs

The Small Charitable Donations Bill should be index-linked | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs: he GASDS, and the Small Charitable Donations Bill that will bring it into existence, have been criticised because of the bureaucracy involved, particularly the need for a good Gift Aid record before you can take part, and the need to collect at least �1 in Gift Aid for every �2 raised under GASDS.

But the scheme actually has another, perhaps more serious flaw: it’s not index-linked.

This issue is the kind of detail that doesn’t sound exciting, but has the potential to mess up the whole thing.

Emirates Foundation outlines new Philanthropy at AFF Annual Meeting | Emirates Foundation | AMEinfo.com

Emirates Foundation outlines new Philanthropy at AFF Annual Meeting | Emirates Foundation | AMEinfo.com: At the three-day conference entitled "Maximizing Philanthropic Resources in Times of Changes and Austerity", Arab and international leaders and scholars across the private, public and philanthropic sectors explored innovative approaches to philanthropy and the need to create long-term, sustainable change.

NKF's first public fundraiser since 2005 raises $400,000

NKF's first public fundraiser since 2005 raises $400,000: SINGAPORE - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) raised $400,000 on Sunday in a carnival fund-raiser to buy artificial kidneys for patients.

Each artificial kidney costs $30 and can be used for only about a month by each patient, The Straits Times reported.

Centre On Philanthropy Director To Step Down | Bernews.com

Centre On Philanthropy Director To Step Down | Bernews.com: Brian Madeiros, Chairman of The Centre on Philanthropy, announced that Executive Director Pamela Barit Nolan will step down at the end of this year. Ms Barit Nolan has been Executive Director since November 2005. The search for her successor will begin shortly.

Ride4theCure brings in record numbers, donations - Living - Cape Breton Post

Ride4theCure brings in record numbers, donations - Living - Cape Breton Post: SYDNEY — A perfect storm of weather conditions and community spirit combined to help the ninth edition of Ride4theCure bring in a record total of bikers and donations.

Charity Regulator Start Date In Doubt | Pro Bono Australia

Charity Regulator Start Date In Doubt | Pro Bono Australia: The start date of Australia’s first charity regulator on October 1st is in doubt after the Greens announced their intention not to pass the establishing legislation without amendment and until the concerns raised by the Not for Profit sector have been addressed.

Universities benefit from rise in philanthropy - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Universities benefit from rise in philanthropy - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: There is a growing culture of donating to universities, but there is still more to be done, according to a new report.

Review of Philanthropy in UK Higher Education Institutes looked at philanthropy in the UK over the last 10 years. It found that for the last five years the total amount and number of donors to universities has increased.

For the financial year 2006-2007 131 UK institutions reported they had raised a total of �513m from 132,000 donors. Five years later this had risen to 152 institutions reporting �693m from 204,000 donors.

NTUC charity dinner raises $10.5m to help low-income union members, families - Channel NewsAsia

NTUC charity dinner raises $10.5m to help low-income union members, families - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) raised $10.5 million for its U Care Fund through its charity dinner on Wednesday.

It met its target of $10.5 million and surpassed the amount of $10.26 million raised last year.

What can fundraisers learn from different cultures' charitable giving? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

What can fundraisers learn from different cultures' charitable giving? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: The differences in fundraising and charitable giving in different countries and cultures can give fundraisers pause for thought. As many countries are throwing off the old orders, how can fundraisers take advantage of new opportunities?

The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India | Philanthropy for Social Justice & Peace

The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India | Philanthropy for Social Justice & Peace: The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India
Written by Max Niedzwiecki (2009), updated by Andrew Milner (2012)

It was a ‘lightbulb’ moment. In a conference room in St Petersburg, Martin Macwan, one of the founder members of the Dalit Foundation, had just explained to a gathering of fledgling social justice foundations from around the world that the Dalit Foundation had redefined the term ‘Dalit’. For them, it no longer meant an outcast, despised and discriminated against under the Hindu caste system, but someone who strove for equality and justice. For one woman from a Europ

Hallmarks and Next Steps for Australia’s Philanthropy: Coming of Age as a Business #PhilAus12 | ozphilanthropy

Hallmarks and Next Steps for Australia’s Philanthropy: Coming of Age as a Business #PhilAus12 | ozphilanthropy: Last week I attended the Philanthropy Australia biannual conference in Sydney entitled ‘Making Philanthropy Our Business”. Genevieve Timmons, Philanthropic Executive for Portland House Foundation, and Deputy Chair of the Inner North Community Foundation presented at one of the concurrent sessions and has been very generous in sharing her speech with us.

National charity regulator gets the nod | The Australian

National charity regulator gets the nod | The Australian: National charity regulator gets the nod

From: AAP
September 12, 2012 6:59PM



A FEDERAL parliamentary committee has given the tick of approval to plans for a national regulator for the charities and not-for-profits sector.

The joint committee on corporations and financial services has released its report on the government's Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012 and two related bills.

Labor wants to establish a national regulator for the charities and not-for-profits sector.

No need for new charities regulator: Coalition

No need for new charities regulator: Coalition: The Coalition will oppose the Gillard government's proposed charities regulator, and would dismantle it if elected to government.

Labor says its proposed Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission will reduce the administrative burden on the not-for-profit sector by harmonising and centralising regulation.

Lack of regulation costing charities tens of thousands of euro in lost donations - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 12, 2012

Lack of regulation costing charities tens of thousands of euro in lost donations - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 12, 2012: OPINION: THE CHARITIES Act went on to the statute book in February 2009, and Minister for Justice Alan Shatter took over responsibility for putting it into force following the formation of the Coalition in 2011.

To date, the Act has still not been put into operation, with the exception of two minor provisions. The Minister has declared that he will not be moving to start the rest of the Act any time soon, because we cannot afford the additional costs of establishing a new charities regulatory authority.

Philanthropy on the rise in Asia - Channel NewsAsia

Philanthropy on the rise in Asia - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: Philanthropic giving has been on the rise in Asia over the past few years.

The trend is even more noticeable in China and India as both countries celebrate their economic success.

Speakers at the inaugural Philanthropy in Asia Summit in Singapore said the spirit of giving is fast catching on in other Asian countries.

BBC News - Indian philanthropy's changing face

BBC News - Indian philanthropy's changing face: ndia is home to 4% of the world's billionaires, yet the country's rich have often been criticised for not sharing enough of their wealth through philanthropy.

Things seem to be slowly changing though, with more being done to promote a greater culture of giving.

7.30 - ABC

7.30 - ABC: LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Australian doctor Catherine Hamlin has become famous worldwide for the work of her women's hospital in Ethiopia. But as you may recall from stories on this program in April, her charity's been crippled by a bitter internal rift.

It's so nasty, she's asked the Australian fundraisers to stop using her name and to release millions of dollars in disputed funds.

Carleton to train non-profit leaders

Carleton to train non-profit leaders: OTTAWA — Carleton University is launching a new graduate program to train the next generation of leaders in the non-profit and philanthropic secto

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status

September 4, 2012, 10:10 am

The New Zealand arm of Greenpeace is appealing a decision by the country’s High Court that blocks the environmental group from seeking to register as a charity, the New Zealand Herald reports.

Treasury to launch public consultation into payroll giving - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Treasury to launch public consultation into payroll giving - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: The government plans to conduct a full public consultation into payroll giving later this year, once the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme is up and running.

HM Treasury wrote to all payroll giving agencies last week announcing that the consultation would launch before Christmas to explore how payroll giving might be made more effective and efficient.

NPOs marred by legal loopholes |Highlights |chinadaily.com.cn

NPOs marred by legal loopholes |Highlights |chinadaily.com.cn: China is speeding up legislation for the rapidly growing philanthropic sector, including setting clear rules for foreign organizations, an expert from the legislation team said in Beijing on Saturday.

There are loopholes in the existing legal system, which has failed to set do's and don'ts for international non-profit organizations and provided only sketchy information for foundations' operations, Jin Jinping, director of the non-profit Organization Law Research Center at Peking University, said at an internati

Northern Irish regulator receives daily emails about charity misconduct - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

Northern Irish regulator receives daily emails about charity misconduct - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives concerns about suspected charity misconduct and mismanagement on a daily basis from members of the public, says its annual report released this week.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) gained the power to investigate Northern Ireland charities last year and has conducted well over 100 investigations since.

Institute of Fundraising concerned Gift Aid legislation is too complex | UK Fundraising

Institute of Fundraising concerned Gift Aid legislation is too complex | UK Fundraising: The Institute of Fundraising is concerned that the Small Charitable Donations Bill, which brings in the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme, is an "overly complex" piece of legislation. It is urging ministers to amend it so that it is more likely to help small charities.

Charity Grants Can Help Tech Solve Social Ills In Africa - Ventures Africa

Charity Grants Can Help Tech Solve Social Ills In Africa - Ventures Africa: Loren Treisman, trust executive for grant-making foundation Indigo Trust, believes that time has come for more charitable organisations to tap into technology to tackle social issues in Africa. Indigo Trust funds tech projects that seek to bring about social change on the continent.

“Information technologies have the capability to achieve social impact at scale and at a relatively low cost,” she says. “One can deduce that when people are able to access, share and create information, they are empowered to make the changes they would like to see in their own lives and communities.” She hopes that Indigo Trust and other organisations can use technology to put power into the hands of African citizens.

Ruth Goldbloom: Philanthropist extraordinaire | The Chronicle Herald

Ruth Goldbloom: Philanthropist extraordinaire | The Chronicle Herald: f Robert Stanfield was the best prime minister Canada never had, then surely Ruth Goldbloom was the best lieutenant-governor Nova Scotia never had.

Institute takes lead on public collections reform - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Institute takes lead on public collections reform - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: s part of his review of the Charities Act 2006, Lord Hodgson made a number of recommendations regarding public collections, including the abolition of National Exemption Orders – which enable some charities to run door-to-door collections without specific licences – that national guidelines or model regulations be established, and that a single group work to license collections. More broadly Hodgson said: "There should be a single standards-setter, a single investigator/adjudicator, and others involved as necessary in space allocation."

Hodgson also suggested a select committee would be set up to look at the issue, which covers everything from cash and direct debit collections, to clothing collections and prospecting.

Alzheimer's Society shuts all of its charity shops due to low profits - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Alzheimer's Society shuts all of its charity shops due to low profits - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Alzheimer’s Society has closed all three of its charity shops as they are not economically viable.

Chuggers incur first penalty points under new fining system - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Chuggers incur first penalty points under new fining system - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Some face-to-face fundraising charities have already incurred penalty points under the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association’s new fining system, within its first week of operation.

Beijing No 1 in ranking of most philanthropic cities |Hot Issues |chinadaily.com.cn

Beijing No 1 in ranking of most philanthropic cities |Hot Issues |chinadaily.com.cn: Beijing was listed No 1 in a ranking of the most philanthropic Chinese mainland cities unveiled on Monday.

The capital city ranked first among 321 cities on the Chinese mainland with a score of 94 out of a possible 100 points, according to a report based on the China City Philanthropy Indexes 2012.

Charity begins with new Commission

Charity begins with new Commission: New legislation has been introduced to establish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury said the establishment of the ACNC was the cornerstone of the Not-For Profit (NFP) reform agenda and would provide, for the first time, a dedicated regulator for the NFP sector.
Mr Bradbury said the ACNC would serve as an independent national regulator, with a greater focus on the particular needs of the NFP sector.
He said it would determine an entity’s charitable status and provide information to the public about the NFP sector and the work that it did.

TODAYonline | Singapore | ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations

TODAYonline | Singapore | ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations: ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations
Updated 01:25 PM Aug 26, 2012
SINGAPORE - A record S$1.3 million was raised at the Community Chest's Heartstrings Walk this morning.

ComChest said the money collected is the highest amount raised through the event in the last 10

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation looks to exit group-lending MFIs in India

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation looks to exit group-lending MFIs in India: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is considering exiting group liability-based microfinance lending in India. It plans to redeploy its investment in micro housing and other projects.

Most microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India follow the group lending model, in which the members are collectively responsible for repayments. While the foundation had taken the decision in 2009, just before the crisis in the microfinance sector, it did not make any fresh investment in the sector after the crisis.

Fundraising costs down, but income up at Epilepsy Society - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Fundraising costs down, but income up at Epilepsy Society - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Despite cuts in its fundraising spending, Epilepsy Society has reported a 15 per cent increase in voluntary income over the past year, attributing its performance to a focus on stewardship and social media.

New fining regime for street fundraising comes into force today

New fining regime for street fundraising comes into force today: Street fundraisers will have to abide by a new set of rules from today or face possible fines.

The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association has introduced its PFRA Rule Book (Street F2F) from today to drive up standards in street fundraising, as part of an attempt to improve the public perception of face-to-face fundraising.

NCVO researcher lambasts lack of sophisticated analysis of charity register - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

NCVO researcher lambasts lack of sophisticated analysis of charity register - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: NCVO's David Kane has urged the public to "be careful" when looking at raw data of charity registrations, in response to stories by the Daily Mail and the Mirror that last week blamed a Big Society failure for the closure of almost 7,400 charities.

Kane, a research officer at the umbrella body and co-author of the UK Civil Society Almanac, said that analysis of the Charity Commission register is not sophisticated enough and that in a wider context "we lack the tools and data to fully understand what is happening to the voluntary sector in this difficult period".

Philanthropy In China – It’s Important to Give Back | China Briefing News

Philanthropy In China – It’s Important to Give Back | China Briefing News: Aug. 16 – As my days in China draw to a close, one of the issues I’d like to draw to the attention of our readers is philanthropy – when successful in the country (or anywhere) I personally believe it’s important to contribute something back to the society that has provided. It’s a curious fact that some expats still seem to have a poor attitude towards China even though they are earning a living here. I always felt it a privilege to be in the country, and although it took awhile for me to get my feet on the ground and the business profitable, I wanted to put something back. The great thing about philanthropy anywhere is that it is not mandatory. The act of giving is a truly personal one, and although debates rage about how best to give, I’ve always followed a few simple rules:

Museum appeal for cut-price old master painting - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Museum appeal for cut-price old master painting - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: The Art Fund has backed a �3.9m appeal by the Fitzwilliam Museum to buy a masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin.

The University of Cambridge’s principal museum has until the end of November this year to raise the sum to purchase ‘Extreme Unction’, valued at more than �14m, from the 11th Duke of Rutland’s 2000 Settlement.

Forbes India Magazine - Ratan Tata’s Audacious Philanthropic Retirement Plans

Forbes India Magazine - Ratan Tata’s Audacious Philanthropic Retirement Plans: Nachiket Mor, former chairman of the ICICI Foundation for inclusive growth and now the man behind several innovations in rural finance and healthcare, says, “This is a big moment for Indian philanthropy. He has the ability to bring together and galvanise corporate leaders across the world. The impact will be similar to that when Microsoft founder Bill Gates retired from the company and channelled all his focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.”

International aid charity closes - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

International aid charity closes - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: An 18-year-old international aid charity based in Reading has gone into liquidation, blaming a 45 per cent drop in donations over two years.

Global Hearts for Children, which sends aid packages to countries in long-term need or hit by famine or disaster, was closed down by its trustees last week.

Guide Dogs’ CEO defends huge drop in reserves - Charity finance news - News - Civil Society

Guide Dogs’ CEO defends huge drop in reserves - Charity finance news - News - Civil Society: Guide Dogs’ reserves have more than halved over the last two years as the charity has invested heavily in a new breeding centre, new services and in its fundraising and campaigning capability.

The disability charity, which has long been envied in the sector for its plentiful reserves, has seen their value plunge from �96.5m in 2009 to �39.7m at the end of last year.

Government launches �2m Olympic volunteering legacy charity - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

Government launches �2m Olympic volunteering legacy charity - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: A new �2m government-backed Olympic volunteering legacy charity, has been set up by David Cameron, with volunteering leaders Lucy de Groot, and Justin Davis Smith as trustees.

Vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu wins Philippine philanthropy award｜Society｜People｜WantChinaTimes.com

Vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu wins Philippine philanthropy award｜Society｜People｜WantChinaTimes.com: Taiwanese vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu, named in 2010 as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of the year, has won recognition again by winning the Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Award for her philanthropy.

Chen was recently announced as one of the six individuals to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, which the foundation describes as among the highest civil honors in Asia.

Majority of London voluntary organisations 'have dipped into reserves in past year'

Majority of London voluntary organisations 'have dipped into reserves in past year': The latest Big Squeeze report from the London Voluntary Service Council says 54 per cent had to use free reserves to remain operational

More than half of voluntary organisations based in London had to dip into their reserves to cover running costs in the past year, according to new research.

The London Voluntary Service Council’s latest Big Squeeze report, Surviving Not Thriving, says that 54 per cent of organisations in the capital's voluntary and community sector had to use their free reserves to remain operational between 2011 and 2012.

Hodgson review could spell disaster for small charities, say campaigners - Governance - News - Civil Society

Hodgson review could spell disaster for small charities, say campaigners - Governance - News - Civil Society: mall charities could lose out, and a two-tier system of charities could be created, if the recommendations in Lord Hodgson’s review of the Charities Act are enacted, according to sector leaders.

The Directory of Social Change has warned that the recommendation to raise the annual income threshold at which charities are required to register with the Charity Commission from �5,000 to �25,000 could “decimate” small charities capacity to raise money and awareness for their causes.

On the crest of a wave - Globaltimes.cn

On the crest of a wave - Globaltimes.cn: An earlier documentary work of Cheung's, Rice Distribution (2003), is also being screened. Rice Distribution is the name of one of the largest charity events in Hong Kong and takes place annually during the seventh lunar month of the Ghost Festival (a festival popular in South China where the spirits of dead ancestors are said to come out from the lower realms of existence). During this event, many charity organizations in Hong Kong give rice to the elderly and the poor. The rice distribution event in 2002 detailed in the film attracted more than 8,000 participants.

Cheung began to become more interested in old people's issues precisely because of this charity event.

Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review

Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review: Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review

Date
July 17, 2012

Confusion surrounds the myriad concessions and exemptions, writes Elisabeth Sexton.

Paying trustees would damage charity sector, warn umbrella bodies - Governance - News - Civil Society

Paying trustees would damage charity sector, warn umbrella bodies - Governance - News - Civil Society: Opposition to proposals that would allow large charities to pay their trustees has gathered pace, with seven umbrella bodies writing to minister for civil society Nick Hurd, warning that it would be damaging for the charity sector.

Currently, a charity can pay their trustees only with permission from the Charity Commission or if it is allowed in their governing documents. However, as part of his review of the Charities Act 2006, Lord Hodgson has recommended that charities with an income of over �1m should be given the automatic right to pay

Charity federations 'lack transparency' - Globaltimes.cn

Charity federations 'lack transparency' - Globaltimes.cn: Charity federations under the supervision of civil affairs departments managed to raise about one quarter of the country's total charitable donations last year, exerting a strong influence but lacking transparency, a study shows.

In 2011, charity federations nationwide collected over 20.3 billion yuan ($3.18 billion) in donations, with the China Charity Federation, a non-profit social group, topping the list with 6.5 billion yuan, according to a report on China's charities released Saturday by the China Charity and Donation Information Center (CCDIC) under the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

The number is down 15.9 percent from the previous year, according to the center.

The business of charity should be transparent - Telegraph

The business of charity should be transparent - Telegraph: Lord Hodgson’s report on the regulation of charitable fundraising will be published tomorrow. As Lord Hodgson points out, the present regulatory regime is needlessly complex, and confuses both charities and those wishing to donate to them. In addition to the Charity Commission, there are three separate organisations concerned with fundraising practices: the Fundraising Standards Board, the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association and the Institute of Fundraising.

Large charities should be allowed to pay trustees without permission, says Hodgson

Large charities should be allowed to pay trustees without permission, says Hodgson: The issue is divisive, says Tory peer in his review of the Charities Act 2006, but charities above �1m income should not have to seek Charity Commission approval

Charities with incomes above �1m should be permitted to pay their trustees without getting permission from the Charity Commission, and all charities should be encouraged to reimburse trustees’ expenses, the Hodgson review says today.

It says payment is "a hugely divisive issue in the charity sector", with some saying it undermines the voluntary sector and others saying it would improve diversity and attract those with special skills.

Abolition of national exemption orders on doorstep collections could cost sector millions, charities warn

Abolition of national exemption orders on doorstep collections could cost sector millions, charities warn: Lord Hodgson's proposal in his Charities Act review faces criticism from the British Red Cross and the British Heart Foundation

Proposals to force charities to apply for individual licences to carry out house-to-house clothing collections are a "body blow" that could cost the sector millions, charities have warned.

Private charity cannot replace public support | The Oxford Student

Private charity cannot replace public support | The Oxford Student: The �300m donation to Oxford is a boon for the University’s poorest, but it should not substitute for the existing system.

Conversations From the Future Philanthropy Forum : FundRaising Success

Conversations From the Future Philanthropy Forum : FundRaising Success: The forum, Bridging Philanthropy and Development in Africa and AsiaOpens in a new window, took place June 26-29 in Italy, focusing on how development issues in Asia and Africa can influence and engage philanthropists.

Oxford Gets Largest Donation in Its Modern History - NYTimes.com

Oxford Gets Largest Donation in Its Modern History - NYTimes.com: LONDON — Oxford University announced Wednesday a �75 million donation from Michael Moritz, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and his wife, Harriet Heyman.

HR Magazine - HMRC shows charitable payroll giving donations increase by �4 million over the last year

HR Magazine - HMRC shows charitable payroll giving donations increase by �4 million over the last year: HMRC figures published this week reveal the funds being donated to charity directly from employee pay through payroll giving schemes, has risen by 3.5% in the last year despite the difficult economic conditions.

HMRC found donations are up �4 million for the year 2011-12 and the average monthly donation from pay has risen from �13.19 to �13.38 per month.

Peter O'Hara, MD of Workplace Giving UK, which launch

Social Investment Business might lend to 'profit-distributing' organisations | Third Sector

Social Investment Business might lend to 'profit-distributing' organisations | Third Sector: The Social Investment Business might launch new funds that lend money outside of the charity and social enterprise sector, its chief executive Jonathan Jenkins said last night.

Jenkins, speaking at a Big Society Network event at Somerset House in London to discuss research in the social investment sector, said his organisation – the largest social lender in the UK – was attempting to raise one or two new funds that could "do something broader than is reasonably possible with government money".

Craig Dearden-Phillips: When charities hide the facts from people, where does that leave the truth?

Craig Dearden-Phillips: When charities hide the facts from people, where does that leave the truth?: So what can the third sector learn from Leahy? Well, first among his '10 Words' (there is a chapter devoted to each) is 'truth'. This, he says, means being very frank indeed inside an organisation about what's really going on - good, bad and indifferent. This is a lesson our sector needs to take on board. We don't tell the truth enough in charities: to donors, to trustees or to each other. In fact, I fear we have moved into a worrying place where we tell people either what we believe they want to hear - or can cope with being told.

Outgoing chair of the Charity Commisssion stands her ground against critics | Society | The Guardian

Outgoing chair of the Charity Commisssion stands her ground against critics | Society | The Guardian: Yes, Bernard Jenkin had just admitted, parliament had "rather ducked" the thorny issue of defining the public benefit of a charity. But why, the chairman of the Commons public administration select committee asked Dame Suzi Leather, did the Charity Commission not elect to duck it too? Fixing him with a steely glare, she replied: "Because you asked us not to."

Care’s microloan site hits �1m loans - Fundraising - News - Civil Society

Care’s microloan site hits �1m loans - Fundraising - News - Civil Society: More than �1m worth of recyclable and returnable loans have been distributed through Care International’s microlending site.

Lendwithcare.org, which was soft-launched by Care and the Co-operative in late 2010, works along the same principles as microlending sites such as Kiva. It enables donors to lend an amount of at least �15 to one of a number of entrepreneurs from the developing world featured on the Lendwithcare.org site. Once repaid, the donor has the opportunity to either lend their initial donation again or keep it.

PFRA not invited to Institute summit on future of face-to-face - Fundraising - News - Civil Society

PFRA not invited to Institute summit on future of face-to-face - Fundraising - News - Civil Society: The Institute of Fundraising is to host a summit about face-to-face fundraising as a technique, but has not invited or consulted the organisation tasked with regulating face-to-face.

The IoF yesterday announced that in light of media exposure of face-to-face fundraisers failing to meet standards it will hold a summit on the issue on 23 July. The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, set up to regulate and enforce standards in face-to-face fundraising, has thus far not been invited to attend and was not involved in the summit’s planning.

Charity governance reviews not meant to detect fraud Chan Chun Sing - Channel NewsAsia

Charity governance reviews not meant to detect fraud Chan Chun Sing - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: Governance reviews carried out on a charity should not be seen as an audit or investigation to detect fraud or mismanagement of funds, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing said.

Instead, such a review is aimed at improving governance and regulatory compliance, while not overburdening or stifling charities.

TODAYonline | Singapore | S$250,000 raised for charity from Jurong Lake run

TODAYonline | Singapore | S$250,000 raised for charity from Jurong Lake run: SINGAPORE - Some 15,000 participants helped to raise about S$250,000 for charity in a run around Jurong Lake this morning.

With its revamped identity, "Running as One", it is hoped the race will promote healthy living and bring the community together.

The number of participants surpassed the 6,500 who took part in the inaugural run last year.

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The sector would be na�ve to assume that the government will not revisit the prospect of limiting tax relief on charitable giving just because the Chancellor u-turned on the latest proposal, the chair of Community Foundation Networks has warned.

In a discussion paper titled Lessons from the ‘charity tax’, Matthew Bowcock states that the debate around the tax relief cap highlighted some important issues that have still not been resolved, or even properly examined.

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The sector would be na�ve to assume that the government will not revisit the prospect of limiting tax relief on charitable giving just because the Chancellor u-turned on the latest proposal, the chair of Community Foundation Networks has warned.

In a discussion paper titled Lessons from the ‘charity tax’, Matthew Bowcock states that the debate around the tax relief cap highlighted some important issues that have still not been resolved, or even properly examined.

New Global Standards For Corporate Giving - Penta - Barrons.com

New Global Standards For Corporate Giving - Penta - Barrons.com: The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), a forum of 180 global CEOs and chairpersons who together account for over 40% of reported corporate giving in the US, has tackled a long simmering charitable problem. What they have done is very similar to how, 30 years ago, the accounting industry tackled international accounting standards so companies across the globe could report their financial results with local quirks in accounting practices excised from the generally accepted “international” figures.

Oxfam will net �100k if Federer triumphs at Wimbledon - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Oxfam will net �100k if Federer triumphs at Wimbledon - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: If Andy Murray and Roger Federer both make it through to the Wimbledon final, Oxfam may find itself at odds with the rest of the nation on Sunday - the charity stands to make more than �100,000 if the Swiss player wins.

Oxfordshire man Nicholas Newlife died in 2009, leaving his estate, including a series of betting slips, to the charity. That included a �1,520 wager at 66/1 on Federer to win Wimbledon seven times before 2020, which could net the charity �101,840.

ACF and CFN merger prospect 'no further forward' - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

ACF and CFN merger prospect 'no further forward' - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The Association of Charitable Foundations and Community Foundation Network are no further forward in their considerations of a potential merger, and will not make a decision until later this year.

The two organisations confirmed to civilsociety.co.uk last summer that they were revisiting the idea of joining forces, though they had ruled out a ‘fast-track’ merger.

Charity takes many forms - The Globe and Mail

Charity takes many forms - The Globe and Mail: Curtis Hargrove owes Quebec police a debt of gratitude: The arrest of the Alberta marathoner after he refused to remove himself from the Trans-Canada Highway has brought national attention to his campaign to raise $1-million for the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. On Sunday, the 44th day of his cross-Canada run, Mr. Hargrove was warned by police to get off the controlled-access highway; he refused and only got out of jail after he promised to use an alternative route. He has raised only $14,000 to date, but if online outrage over his arrest is any indication, he can expect a lot more soon.

Vic Philanthropy Partnership Plan | Pro Bono Australia

Vic Philanthropy Partnership Plan | Pro Bono Australia: The Victorian Government has released a plan to increase collaboration between philanthropy and government partnerships in the state.

The Guiding Principles for Collaboration between Government and Philanthropy was launched by Acting Premier Peter Ryan and the Office for the Community Sector with the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development.

Video: Charities should be the gold standard of transparency | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Video: Charities should be the gold standard of transparency | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Video: Charities should be the gold standard of transparency

NCVO's Karl Wilding discusses the cultural shift needed for charities to embrace open data and how data can help decision-makers. From the Guardian's bringing your data to life seminar, in association with TechSoup Global, on Wednesday 13 June 2012

Poland's richest man gives record sum to Jewish museum - Thenews.pl :: News from Poland

Poland's richest man gives record sum to Jewish museum - Thenews.pl :: News from Poland: Thenews.pl ::
Poland's richest man gives record sum to Jewish museum
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Jan Kulczyk, Poland's wealthiest person, has donated a record sum to the forthcoming Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.

Are Canadian Nonprofits Too Political? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.

Are Canadian Nonprofits Too Political? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: Ottawa Citizen columnist Dan Gardner has a message for Canadian nonprofits that probably increases the pulse – favorably ��– of U.S. nonprofit activists such as Tim Delaney and his colleagues at the national Council of Nonprofits and Robert Egger at CForward. Gardner responds to the Harper government’s criticism of charitable involvement in political issues (a charge Harper’s cabinet officers have frequently aimed at environmental nonprofits) by agreeing that here is a problem with charities in politics: “They don’t do it nearly enough.”

Nick Hurd seeks ideas on payroll giving

Nick Hurd seeks ideas on payroll giving: The Minister for Civil Society says he wants to encourage greater use of the system
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The government has asked the companies that provide payroll giving services to come up with "radical ideas" that would increase take-up, according to Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society.

Hurd told delegates at the convention yesterday that the government was "determined to get serious about payroll giving" and encourage greater use of it, particularly among young male professionals.

BC Cancer Foundation celebrates a record year for donations

BC Cancer Foundation celebrates a record year for donations: The BC Cancer Foundation raised a record $50.4 million for cancer research in its last fundraising year, up more than $10 million from the previous year, the foundation has announced.

Russia Introduces Law Limiting Aid for Nonprofits - NYTimes.com

Russia Introduces Law Limiting Aid for Nonprofits - NYTimes.com: MOSCOW — In the latest move to rein in dissent, Russian authorities have introduced a draft law that would require nonprofit organizations that receive financing from outside Russia to publicly declare themselves “foreign agents” — a term that, to Russians, evokes cold war-era espionage and is likely to discredit the organizations’ work in the eyes of the public.

New intent and bold innovations in corporate philanthropy - Economic Times

New intent and bold innovations in corporate philanthropy - Economic Times: On June 1, when 40 of India's wealthiest gathered in Bangalore for a closed-door discussion on philanthropy hosted by Bill Gates, Azim Premji and Ratan Tata, the room was split into two groups. Some were interested, but still hesitant to give away large chunks of their wealth. For the others, the question was not 'how much to give', but 'how to give' in order to maximise impact.

Number of women trustees at the largest UK charities rises - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Number of women trustees at the largest UK charities rises - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: Charity 100 Index boards include increasing numbers of women, but they are falling short in other areas of diversity, according to the Trustee Leadership of the Largest 100 Charities survey published this month.

The survey, which is in its third year, is a biennial look into the make-up of trustee boards on the Charity 100 Index, which tracks income levels of the largest 100 charities in the UK.

5 Web Sites on Chinese Philanthropy in English | Helen's Exploring Journey

5 Web Sites on Chinese Philanthropy in English | Helen's Exploring Journey: As I am planning the GP Common web site, I thought it would be beneficial to have a clear idea on what is out there on Chinese philanthropy to readers in English, so that we can add value to you by providing complementary, rather than redundant, content. The resources are not abundant yet, but there are 5 good ones which dedicated a good part of their efforts to curating information on Chinese philanthropy. The five web sites are:

S.A. team organizes for Mexico projects - San Antonio Express-News

S.A. team organizes for Mexico projects - San Antonio Express-News: an Antonio may be the first U.S. city to land a team in Mexico under the auspices of the U.S.-Mexico Foundation. Preliminary plans call for the team to help build a playground, outfit a public school and health clinic, and help create a small online university.

This is set to happen in Chiapas, the Mexican state that borders Guatemala, with a San Antonio team headed by former Mayor Henry Cisneros.

Anonymous wealthy couple's $30-million gift to help homeless in Vancouver

Anonymous wealthy couple's $30-million gift to help homeless in Vancouver: VANCOUVER --A $30-million philanthropic gift from an anonymous wealthy couple is allowing the City of Vancouver to reopen Taylor Manor as a home for 56 street people with complex mental health issues.